Ariana Grande has had a symbolic bee tattoo to mark the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing.

The lives of 22 people were taken on May 22, last year, when bomber Salman Abedi detonated a device in the foyer of the arena following Ariana's concert.

Sharing a picture of the inking behind her left ear, the singer wrote: "Forever".

The worker bee is the symbol of Manchester and a bee tattoo has become a popular mark of respect for the victims.

On Tuesday, Ariana tweeted a message of love and support to her fans one year after the Manchester Arena bombing.

It's been one year since the attack (Image: AFP)

Ariana got a bee tattoo to mark the first anniversary (Image: ArianaGrande/Twitter)

The 24-year-old shared a touching message on social media as the families of victims and survivors prepared to mark the anniversary.

She wrote on Twitter: "Thinking of you all today and every day. I love you with all of me and am sending you all of the light and warmth I have to offer on this challenging day."

Ariana paid tribute to those who lost their lives (Image: Getty Images North America)

Ariana paid tribute (Image: Twitter)

Hundreds of those injured in the explosion, and the families of those killed, attended a remembrance service at Manchester Cathedral on Tuesday.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said it was a day to "come together", tweeting: "Today ... we remember each of the 22 people whose lives were taken & we re-commit to supporting their families & all affected."